The much-discussed Great Resignation has forced a refocusing in the conversation surrounding the needs of hourly workers. Faced with labor shortages, many employers are reassessing how their workers are treated, from hourly wage increases to financial incentives like signing bonuses, down to the benefits offered to hourly employees.
For the most financially precarious, however, the Great Resignation isn’t within the realm of possibility. Of the more than 73 million hourly workers in the US, 28% are parents. The financial implications of leaving a job while providing for a family can keep essential workers trapped in less-than-ideal employment circumstances in order to keep food on the table.
